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JCPenney has reopened its Lakewood location inside the Chautauqua Mall.

In all, the company said it has reopened 25 of its stores in New York state and 820 nationwide after temporarily closing during the coronavirus pandemic.

“We are thrilled to welcome our associates and customers back to JCPenney stores in New York, and our top priority remains on the health and safety of our associates, customers, and communities,” said Jim DePaul, executive vice president of stores at JCPenney. “We want to ensure everyone is safe and feels comfortable as we continue to provide an engaging shopping experience.”

JCPenney is monitoring CDC guidelines to inform its practices, and taking precautions to provide a safe environment in which to shop and work.